Seasons ~ Winter 2012

	Human Rights Photo Exhibit Captures Stories of Young Undocumented Immigrants Extended through January 31, 2012 Salt Lake City & County Building 451 S. State Street, Salt Lake City The Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission presents "DREAMers: Living in the Shadow of Hope," an exhibit by photographer Lynn Hoffman-Brouse and social worker Annie Brewer. The photo exhibit brings awareness through portraits and stories of the unique plight of nearly 30 young, intelligent, hard-working students who came to this country as children, were raised as Americans, but have no legal status that allows them to work, vote or apply for student aid. The intent of the exhibit is to help eliminate the negative stereotypes and misconceptions that are associated with undocumented immigrants. For more information, click here.
	Salt Lake City Arts Council Exhibit January 13 – March 2, 2012 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open on Gallery Stroll nights third Friday of the month from 6 – 9 p.m. Art Barn 54 Finch Lane (1340 East 100 South), Salt Lake City (801) 596-5000 Website On January 13, Salt Lake City’s Art Barn will open an exhibit featuring artwork by Fahimeh Amiri and Loné Vilnius will open with an evening reception. Amiri is an Iranian-American artist whose vivid paintings reflect her cultural heritage. Vilnius works with mixed media and found object to build three-dimensional assemblages. Admission is free.
	Salt Lake City Arts Council Guest Writers Series January 19 – March 22, 2012 7 p.m. Art Barn 54 Finch Lane (1340 East 100 South), Salt Lake City (801) 596-5000 Website The Guest Writers Series, a literary program co-sponsored by the University of Utah English Department and Creative Writing Program, presents readings by nationally known writers. On Thursday, January 19, poet and critic Wayne Koestenbaum and prose writer Deb Olin Unferth will read at the Art Barn. Next up, poet and prose writer Jenny Boully will read on Wednesday, February 15 and poets Jennifer Perrine and Anne Winters will share their work on Thursday, March 22. All readings are followed by receptions with the writers. Admission is free.
	Excellence in the Community Evening Concert Series February 4, 2012 through the end of the year Gallivan Center 239 South Main Street, Salt Lake City The Excellence in the Community Evening Concert Series presents a wide variety of Utah’s top local acts every month and is part of Salt Lake City’s Cultural Corridor. The Concert Series, part of a continued collaboration with the Gallivan Center is free and open to the public. For more information, click here.
	A Highland Bagpipe Experience Friday, March 16, 2012 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Gallivan Center 239 South Main Street, Salt Lake City Enjoy a bit o' the Irish and celebrate St. Patrick's Day one day early this year. The Gallivan Center invites you to the Highland Bagpipe Experience Workshop. Come and learn about the history of bagpipes and take part in an evening of bagpipe lessons from members of the Utah Pipe Band. This workshop is free and open to the public. Please reserve your spot today by calling (801) 535-6110.
	Gallivan Center Ice Rink Open all winter long Gallivan Center 239 S. Main St., Salt Lake City (801) 535-6110 Website Warm up this winter by skating around the new and improved Gallivan Center Ice Rink, which includes a new rental building and concession shop. Enjoy music, skating and more for the entire family all winter long.
	Something Cool After School Central City Recreation Center 615 South 300 East and other Salt Lake City locations (801) 559-1555 Now enrolling 9-18 year olds for arts, skills, and recreation classes! YouthCity serves Salt Lake City's young people ages 9-18 with innovative and enriching activities created with input from participants. The programs are located throughout Salt Lake City, where young people can have fun while learning new skills. YouthCity currently provides teen, after-school and summer, arts, employment, sports, government and service learning programming. After-school program pickup from Lincoln, Whittier and Bennion elementary schools; Bryant Middle School and the Salt Lake Arts Academy. Evening teen programs run from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday at the Central City and Northwest Recreation Centers. To learn more visit the Youth City website.
	City Holidays
	City offices will be closed: Presidents' Day February 20, 2012 See the full city holiday schedule.